Hokianga Tourism Association

Hokianga Tourism Association Encouraging and supporting a vibrant and sustainable tourism industry within Hokianga. Hokianga Nui A Kupe

It is a beautiful place.

If you come by road from the south through Dargaville you travel through the ancient kauri forest of Waipoua, a stunning reminder of the depth and dignity of Northland’s native bush. Hokianga was named after the celebrated Polynesian navigator Kupe, the founding father of Maori lore and leaver of legends and landscapes bearing names. The harbour starts at Arai Te Uru, ancestral mother of eleven so

ns, each a valley leading to the tidal stream, a gathering of rivers merging as a sweep of currents and flows of colour and form. Over time, the Tangata Whenua, the ‘people of the land’, shaped the surrounding hills with pa sites and gardens creating a vast homeland reaching into the mountainous heart of Northland. It was a haven fiercely protected yet shared amongst generations of Maori for centuries until the first Europeans were welcomed for barter and trade in the early 1800’s. It is a long time since fleets of waka stirred the water; the sailing ships are well and truly gone; but the Hokianga ferry still makes her graceful way across the tides, showing off the handsome harbour for all to see. These days, along the waterfronts and hidden in the hills, small towns and communities offer the traveller insights into the quieter side of life. It is a glimpse of something precious; a living past, splendid in a wilderness of great beauty. Lindsay Charman - www.outlines.co.nz

12/08/2026

Sunrise at Kohukohu wharf. Enough said 😍

📸Villamedia

28/07/2026

Embrace Hokianga's charm with warm hospitality, delicious food, drinks, and good times!

17/07/2026
27/06/2026

Kia ora Whanau - if you dont see the sign when you are driving past Manea - it doesnt mean we are not at Manea. Do you know how windy it is out there. 🌬️🌬🤣
We havent blown away - we are still here to help you 7 days a week from 8.30am until 5.00pm

14/06/2026

Even though it's winter, the stunningly clear days still make Hokianga one of the most beautiful places to visit. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

12/05/2026

Images captured in the past for us in the future, visit Hokianga and experience it for yourself!

14/04/2026

Quick snapshots of life in Hokianga gathered over this summer and autumn...such a special place! Keep your eyes out for a few more of these highlights!

Took a quick trip on the Ranui to Horeke and Mangungu to collect cyclists from the trail crossing to Kohukohu...Hokianga...
24/03/2026

Took a quick trip on the Ranui to Horeke and Mangungu to collect cyclists from the trail crossing to Kohukohu...Hokianga Harbour is a majestic place!

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